What Makes Sacrifice So Strong in Commander?

Tom Anderson Commander

Over the years, Magic has invented a multitude of mechanics to build decks around, each with its own unique advantages, dedicated support cards and memorable payoffs. But when all of those archetypes are thrown together into the grand melting pot of Commander, a few top-tier choices stand out. They offer versatile deck building options, consistent performance across different areas of …

Lost Caverns of Ixalan: Early Impressions

Mason Clark Modern, Pioneer, Standard

We continued our descent toward the Lost Caverns of Ixalan during the weekend at MagicCon Las Vegas. While we have still only seen a few previews, they point us in some fun directions, so we’re going to look at the potential standouts.  Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might  Now this is an exciting god. Ojer turns all your burn spells into Boros …

Time Vault's Ban in Commander

Why is Time Vault Banned in Commander?

Jacob Lackner Commander

While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a format with tons of tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Today, I’m going to take a look …

What IS Visit?!

Visit – MTG Mechanics Explained

Card Kingdom Strategy

Visit is an an ability from Unfinity, and is linked to another keyword action, “Roll to Visit your Attractions.” Given that this is an Un-set mechanic, it’s going to be a little weird, but it’s not too bad, but there’s a bit of ground to cover to get there. Some cards or effects from Unfinity will have you Open an …

Top 10 Voltron Commanders That Can Solo the Table

Top 10 Voltron Commanders That Can Solo the Table

Kristen Gregory Commander

Everyone loves a good Voltron deck. Suiting up your Commander to do battle with all manner of swords, maces, breastplates and relics can be a lot of fun. But which Voltron Commanders are the most lethal? Which can take on the table? Kristen has some suggestions.  The common play pattern with Voltron decks is to gingerly spread out chip damage …

Modern Tier List, September 2023

Modern Tier List September 2023 Update

Michael Rapp Modern, Strategy

Welcome back for yet another Modern tier list update, this time for the beginning of the Modern RCQ season. Whether you’re joining us as a new player jumping into Modern, or a returning player who just wants to brush up on how the metagame may have changed since the last time you played Modern, hopefully you’ll take something away from …

Top Modern Decks to Win Your Regional Championship Qualifier With

Mason Clark Modern

Modern has so many decks, so how are you supposed to know which to play for your next Regional Championship Qualifier? Well, I have you covered. I’m going to cover a few decks today that I think are great choices to win your next event (note that just because your deck didn’t make it on this short list doesn’t mean …

What Makes Cascade So Strong in Commander?

What Makes Cascade So Strong in Commander?

Tom Anderson Commander

Magic has been around for long enough to spin off hundreds of unique mechanics, each with its own unique advantages, dedicated support cards and memorable payoffs. But when you throw them all together in the grand melting pot that is Commander, a few mechanics clearly stand out from the pack. They offer versatile deck building options, consistent performance in different …

Shahrazad's Ban in Commander

Why is Shahrazad Banned in Commander?

Jacob Lackner Commander

While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a format with tons of tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Today, I’m going to take a look …

What IS Space Sculptor?!

Space Sculptor – MTG Mechanics Explained

Card Kingdom Strategy

All right. Look. This mechanic appears on one card, and is incredibly unlikely to ever show up again except on possible reprints of that one card, so this is getting covered purely for the sake of completion. So, with that out of the way: Space Sculptor appears on the Planeswalker Space Beleren from Unfinity. Once Space Beleren is on the …